Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released the 14th issue of its english magazine, inspire, focusing on lone wolf operations in the west including the attack on charlie hebdos office in paris, and capitalizing on the current racial unrest in the u. Exploring the role of instructional material in aqaps. The magazine was notable for its engaging format, its focus on inspiring followers to. Al qaedas propaganda magazine inspire calls for train. The poster was intended to encourage followers to shoot 11 people, all of whom have supposedly offended islam. A deliverable quality plan is the document that meets the requirements of this aqap and is to be delivered by the supplier to the gqar andor the acquirer as required in the applicable contract 1.
Latest issue of inspire magazine encourages small scale. On wednesday, aqap released inspire 14 following an audio message disseminated earlier in the day by ayman alzawahiri, alqaidas leader, while isis published the 11th issue of its dabiq magazine. Although the group carries out most of its attacks inside yemen, aqap is widely known for carrying out the fatal. Article in issue 14 of aqaps englishlanguage inspire. Mar 18, 2014 aqap releases 12th edition of inspire magazine tuesday, march 18, 2014 prepared by msas research and intelligence analysis team information cutoff. Global security studies, winter 2014, volume 5, issue 1 the emergence of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap and the effectiveness of us counterterrorism efforts christopher m. Second issue of alqaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap. The long war journal has obtained a copy of the magazine, which is published as a pdf file online. Inspire magazine will continue two new issues of al qaedas englishlanguage magazine inspire hit the virtual newsstands today, with a promise that more will follow. However, fisher was not the only one to suspect that inspire was a fake.
Telegram channel distributes aqap inspire magazine memri. Proceeding from the terrorists view of media as a critical arena of jihad, this study applies content analysis to al qaeda and islamic stateproduced magazines in order to empirically differentiate the two groups through the strategies. June 1, 2014, the focus shifted from inspire to the emergence of a new magazine labeled the islamic state report, a publication fronted by the former alqaeda splinter group that once carried its name. Numerous international and domestic extremists motivated by radical interpretations of islam have been influenced by the magazine. Rafidah is a pejorative term for shiite while the dajjal is an antichrist figure in muslim eschatology. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap is a sunni terrorist organization and al qaeda aq affiliate based in yemen. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap has released the 12th issue of inspire magazine. Europol public information 6 17 4 inspire open source jihad inspire magazine was first published by alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap in january 2010, the brainchild of americans, anwar alawlaki and samir khan. These shorter publications allow rapid dissemination of aqap messages following global attacks, as was the case three days after the mass casualty operation in nice, france on july 14.
Pdf copies of the first 14 issues of inspire magazine were obtained via. The emergence of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. Samir khan editor and publisher of inspire magazine. Nov 17, 2016 since june, aqap has released four inspire guides reintroducing tactical information from its longer englishlanguage magazine, inspire. A story about change, argues that the 911 attacks were a turning point in american history. In an article titled the blacks in america, in issue 14 of the englishlanguage alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap magazine inspire, abu abdiliah almoravid discusses recent incidents that have inflamed race relations in the u. The magazine is published by the media arm of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula, but it covers al qaeda operations worldwide. Inside this issue mps call for improved financial education in english schools battle of the businesses at the young enterprise uk final teachers to receive.
This document is a standalone version of the qaeda in the arabian peninsula al aqap case study used in the independent assessment. Exploring the role of instructional material in aqaps inspire and. A purported new issue of an englishlanguage al qaeda magazine linked to the boston terrorist attacks was posted on an al qaeda web forum earlier this week, but its content beyond its cover page was scrambled, suggesting the possibility the forum was hacked by western intelligence agencies. All of these methods have been described in detail in recent howtoguide articles in english language jihadist magazines, such as in the open source jihad osj section of alqaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap inspire magazine and the just terror jt section of islamic states isis rumiyah magazine. The picture outlines the four steps in building a successful pressure cooker bomb. Aqap releases issue 14 of inspire magazine, focuses on lone wolf operations, blacks in america periodicals articles. Issue 14 of aqaps inspire magazine focuses on assassinations. Aug 14, 2017 the new edition of al qaedas online propaganda magazine, known as inspire, calls on its followers to target trains in the us and europe, identifying three methods of attack. However, this latest issue of inspire is noteworthy in that the most prominent personality in the magazine is. Such attacks, claims the magazine, are easy options that do not require huge efforts.
Yemeni journalist posts 11th issue of aqap s inspire magazine periodicals created. New issue of al qaeda magazine may have been hacked by paul cruickshank a purported new issue of an englishlanguage al qaeda magazine linked to the boston terrorist attacks was posted on an al qaeda web forum earlier this week, but its content beyond its cover page was scrambled, suggesting the possibility the forum was hacked by western. All of these methods have been described in detail in recent howtoguide articles in english language jihadist magazines, such as in the open source jihad osj section of alqaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap inspire magazine and the just terror jt section of. Two new editions of inspire, al qaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqaps englishlanguage propaganda magazine, were published may 2. Alqaedas inspire magazine special edition right side. Numerous international and domestic extremists motivated by radical interpretations of islam have been influenced by the magazine and, in some cases, reportedly used its bomb. The magazine available here beware of possible virus appears to be the work of the yemenbased group alqaida on the arabian peninsula aqap.
Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released the second issue of its englishlanguage magazine inspire on october 11, 2010. This issue of the magazine offers lessons on building a pressure cooker bomb and where, when and how to detonate the bomb for maximum effectiveness. Wuhayshi, also known as abu basir, was the founder and leader of aqap until his death in 2015 he also reportedly served as a general manager of aq. The 15 th issue of inspire, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap s english language magazine, released on may 14, provides readers with instructions for murdering the intelligentsia, economic and influential personalities of america. Aqap releases 12th edition of inspire magazine tuesday, march 18, 2014 prepared by msas research and intelligence analysis team information cutoff.
Although aqap appears to have ceased production of sada almalahim the echo of battles, its magazine for yemeni audiences, and the englishlanguage inspire magazine, the group produces a short newsletter, madad, which it first released on 14 march 2018. In the spring 2016 issue of inspire alqaeda goes in depth on the preparation, and strategic methodology of carrying out successful lone wolf attacks and, how to prepare for, test, then carry out successful assassinations. The manual broke the process down and listed materials needed to. Aqap alqaeda in the arabian peninsula counter extremism. These pictures are taken from the al qaeda magazine inspire, issue 16.
Articles in the magazines compare events in syrias ongoing internal unrest, including violence against civilians leading to more than 15,000 deaths, to the jewish. What follows is their opening explanation and rationale for the. Inspire is an english language online magazine reported to be published by the organization alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. International media have been in a frenzy recently over the publication of an englishlanguage jihadi magazine entitled inspire. Khan was the editor and publisher of inspire magazine, an englishlanguage online magazine published by aqap.
As al qaeda and the islamic state vie for ascendancy in the jihad movement, policymakers grapple with distinguishing the threat posed by these groups. On february 22, 2016, a telegram channel called inspire magazine was created to disseminate the englishlanguage alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap magazine inspire. Aqap has carried out violent jihadist attacks both domestically and internationally in service of alqaedas ideology. A new issue of inspire, the englishlanguage online magazine produced by alqaedas affiliate in yemen, is devoted to jihad on america and suggests targeting major. New issue of jihadist magazine produced by alqaeda in. The emergence of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap and. In the summer of 2010, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap published the first issue of its. Aug, 2017 click the following link for a safe pdf copy. Aqap inspire magazine as a tool motivating to terrorist activities.
The new edition of al qaedas online propaganda magazine, known as inspire, calls on its followers to target trains in the us and europe, identifying three methods of attack. The 88page issue was released on september 9, 2015 in both english and arabic. Inspire 1 this is the first edition of inspire magazine. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsulas inspire magazine has received. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula releases 12th issue of.
Reading this magazine could land you in jail foreign policy. Mar 17, 2014 al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap has released the 12th issue of inspire magazine. The 15 th issue of inspire, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqaps english language magazine, released on may 14, provides readers with instructions for murdering the intelligentsia, economic and influential personalities of america. As asiri notes, the 10th issue of aqaps inspire magazine, which was released in early 20, includes a wanted poster that is headlined, dead or alive for crimes against islam. Mar 25, 2015 reading this magazine could land you in jail the united kingdom and australia hope to squash aqaps slick online magazine with extreme censorship laws. May 04, 2012 two new editions of inspire, al qaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap s englishlanguage propaganda magazine, were published may 2.
Aqap releases issue 14 of inspire magazine, focuses on lone wolf operations, blacks in america periodicals created. Differentiating al qaeda and the islamic state through. Users can download pdf copies of issues of the magazine via the channel. Sep 10, 2014 the islamic state isis, isil magazine. Sep 11, 2015 on wednesday, aqap released inspire 14 following an audio message disseminated earlier in the day by ayman alzawahiri, alqaidas leader, while isis published the 11th issue of its dabiq magazine. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula antidefamation league.
Emerging from the 2009 merger of the yemeni and saudi arabian branches of al qaeda, aqap has claimed numerous attacks in yemen and has also targeted westerners at home and abroad. This issue is titled, shattered, a story about change, with the. Inspire magazine wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Islamic states isis, isil horrific magazine clarion project. Aqaps focus on israel is evident in issues eight and nine of inspire magazine, released in may 2012. Such attacks, claims the magazine, are easy options that do not require huge efforts or man power, but the result is parallel to the. Studies in the jihad against the tyrants or the socalled alqaeda manual n. They are all mentioned in the first edition of the yemenbased english language version of inspire, a magazine published by the muslim terrorist group alqaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap. Numerous international and domestic extremists motivated by radical interpretations. A february 2010 issue of aqaps magazine sada al malahem echo of the epics contains articles referencing the huthis specifically as apostates and levies a similar accusation.
Since june, aqap has released four inspire guides reintroducing tactical information from its longer englishlanguage magazine, inspire. Inspire 14 s content centers largely on damaging the us economy. Jul 16, 2010 they are all mentioned in the first edition of the yemenbased english language version of inspire, a magazine published by the muslim terrorist group alqaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap. To the disappointment of our enemies, issue 9 of inspire sic lowercase magazine is out against all odds, wrote yahya ibrahim, the only surviving member of inspires. Mar 09, 2016 on february 22, 2016, a telegram channel called inspire magazine was created to disseminate the englishlanguage alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap magazine inspire. Cna is publishing each of the eight case studies separately for the convenience of analysts and others who may have a regional or functional focus that corresponds to a specific case study. The magazine features the logo of the almalahim foundation, aqaps media arm, and contains articles by and. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap is the union of alqaeda s branches in saudi arabia and yemen. Sep 09, 2015 alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released the 14th issue of its english magazine, inspire, focusing on lone wolf operations in the west including the attack on charlie hebdos office in paris, and capitalizing on the current racial unrest in the u. Aqap s focus on israel is evident in issues eight and nine of inspire magazine, released in may 2012.
Inspire magazine autumnwinter issue 16 by young enterprise. The agreement of interested nations to use this publication is recorded in stanag 4107. Latest issue of inspire magazine encourages small scale attacks. Aqap releases issue 14 of inspire magazine, focuses on.
The militant islamist group alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap was formed in january 2009 through a union of the saudi and yemeni branches of alqaeda. Islamic states isis, isil horrific magazine clarion. Source document contributed to documentcloud by the intercept the intercept. Field tactics external operations reconnaissance team. Dabiq issue 14 the thirteenth issue of the islamic states propaganda magazine is called the rafidah. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released the 14th issue of its english magazine, inspire, with a thematic focus on assassination operations. Aqaps inspire magazine contains military analysis of. On saturday, alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap published a special edition of its englishlanguage magazine, inspire, in which the details of operation hemorrhage, the october parcel. A march 2011 aqap video on its november 2010 attacks targeting huthi leadership accuses them of taking orders from iran and mobilizing against sunni.
Peninsulas aqap inspire magazine and the just terror jt. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released the 14th issue of its english. The magazine is one of the many ways aqap uses the internet to reach its audience. Aqap2070 edition 1 nato mutual government quality assurance gqa process is a natopfp unclassified publication. The following report is a complimentary offering from memris jihad and terrorism threat monitor jttm. New issue of al qaeda magazine may have been hacked cnn.